Whooping cough vaccine around babies

Is it normal for a new mother to want everyone that comes into contact with the baby to be fully vaccinated and boosted with the whooping cough?

The baby is 8 months old now and they originally said it would have it’s own immunity by 6 months, now the rules are staying in place forever it seems

I don’t know much about babies, I’m wondering if her request is reasonable? I’m not comfortable with getting a vaccine just to meet a baby once, especially since I haven’t been sick for YEARS I’m so healthy, I feel like I don’t need it

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NotJamieM · 46-50, M

Yeah, her position is reasonable because it's her child and she gets to set the rules around it. Just as your decision that you don't need that vaccination is reasonable for you. In this instance, the two positions are mutually exclusive. She can't force you to get vaccinated, and you can't force her to change what she feels is the safest course for the baby. So you likely won't be meeting the baby any time soon.

robb65 · 56-60, M

@NotJamieM It's a bit like free speech. You have a right to say almost anything you want but when you launch into your alien abduction story don't be surprised if people look at you funny,
She's the mom, she has a right to demand whatever she wants. Whether or not her demands are "reasonable" is a separate issue..